This wildlife species is endemic to the Philippines and is confined to the islands of Bohol, Samar, Leyte and some parts of Mindanao. Locally, it is called mamag, malmag, or mago in Mindanao:mago in Samar; magau in Leyte; and maga-tilok-lok by the manobo. What is the scientific name of this species?

GENERAL FORESTRY

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A	Cervus alfredi
B	Tragulus nigricans
C	Tarsius syrichta
D	Sus barbatus

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Philippine Tarsier This species (Carlito syrichta) is endemic to the Southern Philippine islands of Bohol, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao. It occupies mainly forests and bush thickets. It has also been observed in mangrove forest.

Detailed explanation-2: -Common mammals include the wild hog, deer, wild carabao, monkey, civet cat, and various rodents. There are about 196 breeding species of birds, among the more numerous being the megapodes (turkey-like wildfowl), button quail, jungle fowl, peacock pheasant, dove, pigeon, parrot, and hornbill.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Indonesia and Malaysia the Western tarsier (Tarsius bancanus) has huge bulging eyes, making the head broader than it is long; it also has the longest feet, and its tail is tufted at the tip.

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